Commerce in the Indian Ocean

What was the Indian Ocean trade compared to?

• The Trans-Saharan trade routes

• The Silk Road

• The Great Wall of China

• The Roman Empire

What made the Monsoon winds significant for trade?

• They facilitated faster travel

• They were unpredictable

• They were too strong for most ships

• They only blew in one direction

Who dominated the trade in the western half of the Indian Ocean basin?

• European merchants

• Muslim merchants

• Chinese merchants

• Indian merchants

What was the nature of Indian Ocean trade?

• Peaceful and cooperative

• Restricted and regulated

• Violent and competitive

• Unpredictable and risky

What did Kota Rani offer her new husband as a wedding present?

• Her kingdom

• A treasure chest

• A sword

• Her intestines

Which technology did Muslim sailors popularize?

• The astrolabe

• The compass

• The stern-post rudder

• The lateen sail

Which region became increasingly Islamic due to trade?

• Vietnam

• Thailand

• Indonesia

• Cambodia

What was a key point about Indian Ocean Trade?

• It was dominated by land routes

• It was indispensable for certain city states

• It was less important than the Silk Road

• It was mainly for luxury goods

How did trade impact the global economy?

• By isolating different regions

• By making it vulnerable to fluctuations

• By making it more stable

• By causing frequent economic downturns

What can cause a decline in a city's trade importance?

• The discovery of new trade routes

• A change in wind patterns

• An increase in piracy

• Lower taxes in nearby towns